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Superstitious? Lunar eclipse ushers in the New Year

The New Year is a little over a day away and many are waiting to kickstart 2010 with a bang but there is a slight dampener this time. With a lunar eclipse ushering in the New Year, Deepa Balakrishnan reports on the superstitions that have eclipsed the celebrations.

IN EVIL SPIRIT: Shashi suffered frequent seizures, which led her sons to believe she was possessed.

Boys beat 'possessed' mother to death

One son is an engineering student, the other an MBA, and third in Class XII.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/boys-beat-possessed-mother-to-death/64144-3.html

PREDICTING THE RAINS: The villagers prefer to listen to the oracle rather than relying on experience.

Vidarbha farmers, a superstitious lot

The entire farming community of Vidarbha relies on fortune telling for their decisions on the year's crops.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/vidarbha-farmers-a-superstitious-lot/39220-3.html

NOT MADE IN HEAVEN: The research failed to see any evidence of attraction between star signs.

'Astrology won't find you true love'

Lonely hearts who turn to horoscopes to find their perfect partner are wasting their time, says a recent study.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/astrology-wont-find-you-true-love/37005-11.html

CELESTIAL TREAT: In India, a whole lot of myths and beliefs are associated with this event.

Wake up to a celestial treat tomorrow

March 19 is the day for a partial solar eclipse, when the moon will come in between the sun and the earth.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/wake-up-to-a-celestial-treat-tomorrow/36319-3.html

GHOST OF NITHARI: Amar Singh denied reports of UP minister Shivpal Yadav having close links with Noida CO Dinesh Yadav.

Amar defends Mulayam's brother

Amar Singh defended Mulayam’s brother Shivpal Yadav in wake of a sting operation alleging his involvement in Nithari case.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/amar-defends-mulayams-brother/32676-3.html

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